"Last Poems" by Edward Thomas is a compilation of verses from the early 1900s. The collection centers around reflections on nature and emotional states, such as grief, loveliness, and the fleeting nature of existence. The verses echo the feelings of the author, presenting a profound look at both individual and wide-ranging human emotions. The compilation is made up of imagery derived from the outdoors and human experiences, displaying a close relationship. It includes thoughtful ponderings on recollections and desires, as seen in works where the narrator grieves for a significant, faraway place. Poems also highlight the recurring connection that exists between nature and existence, showing happiness and sadness mixed within the shifting seasons. The author's expressive language and plentiful visual descriptions encourage readers to consider their own relationships to the world, making the work a reflection on what it means to be human.
Last Poems
By Edward Thomas
Journey through reflective verses, where nature intertwines with loss and beauty, revealing the profound connection between human emotions and the passage of time.
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About the AuthorPhilip Edward Thomas was a British writer of poetry and prose. He is sometimes considered a war poet, although few of his poems deal directly with his war experiences. He only started writing poetry at the age of 36, but by that time he had already been a prolific critic, biographer, nature writer and travel writer for two decades. In 1915, he enlisted in the British Army to fight in the First World War and was killed in action during the Battle of Arras in 1917, soon after he arrived in France.
Philip Edward Thomas was a British writer of poetry and prose. He is sometimes considered a war poet, although few of his poems deal directly with his war experiences. He only started writing poetry at the age of 36, but by that time he had already been a prolific critic, biographer, nature writer and travel writer for two decades. In 1915, he enlisted in the British Army to fight in the First World War and was killed in action during the Battle of Arras in 1917, soon after he arrived in France.
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